Blades' receptionist. Characters: Callum "Halfway" Highway, Ben Mitchell, Jay Brown, Lola Pearce, Lexi Pearce, Frankie Lewis, Mick Carter, Linda Carter (Eastenders), Phil Mitchell, Stuart Highway, Jonno Highway I don't think it a big spoiler to confirm this a Ballum fic at this point though, even if only one of them is obviously present to start. im really really sorry its like 11;30 that im posting this - im hopeless i know - but hey, it's me, . Determined to support his boyfriend through it and his mental health to create their future together. After Bens run in with Lola in the cafe, he starts drinking again. Work Search: four strange visitations change all that, and might change him, too. . Cant believe Ben Mitchell is canonically 4 days older than me. callum's working behind the bar and ben takes it upon himself to annoy callum throughout his shift - but why? See a recent post on Tumblr from @k8jax83 about ballum fanfic. Now that hes out of the army for good, Callum needs to get himself a job and ends up finding one with the help of a friend from his past. she can write fluff, angst AND smut. she has the range @halfwayinit i bloody LOVE seeing katie's fics on my dash! but id like to also mention what a fantastic support that are - always leaving lovely comments on fics and encouraging people to continue! Ben doesn't want Callum to adopt his daughter. A one shot chapter covering a small basis of Callum with PTSD. Callum is a soap star actor that be asked on this years strictly. I keep thinking about how touched starved Ben must be from the way he was touching Callum every two seconds. So whats the chances its tomorrows episode and that while hes dancing with Lex, Callum comes down the stairs buttoning his shirt. Language: English Words: 65,029 . Thanks to anyone who has so far. Do you think Callum and Ben have rushed into the boyfriend stage and eastenders have brushed over the whole nervous dating stage? Thinking about all the special moments theyve shared, the hurdles theyve faced and how far theyve come since their previous trips to this place, helps them make some important realisations; about what parts they want to play in the future on and off screen. Im proud of who I am. It's just one night of fun, and then they go back to normal. S-ZONE is a brand that specialized in simple but utility, classical but fashionable bags' ZONE since 2012. tip: hetalia f/f sort:kudos. Wher possible, I reference the scene each chapter follows on from, often quoting one of the characters final lines from that scene as an aide-memoire. Iconic. Have a nice day/night! Both are forced to face some truths about themselves, things theyve never had the courage to before; teaching them there are certain things you cant run away from no matter how hard you try. Archive of Our Own, Crystal Blue Eyes. He'd told Ben that he felt like they needed some space away from each other. Take later. February 27, 2023 By restaurants on the water in st clair shores By restaurants on the water in st clair shores An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works Browse through and read ballum fanfiction stories and books Ben was happy that he had Callum. Ben Mitchell now has a job as a construction worker after coming out of prison for the death of heather trott. Shit, I cried because I saw that crying Callum gifs. Log in Sign up. But non of these guys could ever give him this soft casual affection Callum is giving him right now. How fervently theyve touched each other, how urgently and without question. this was phils problem and it should have never been up to ben to deal with keanu, but that mentality that was ingrained into his head since he was a child you protect your family is what has driven him to do the unimaginable. Ben is the one on the left and callum is the one on the right. Can Callum save his husband from himself. Ben letting himself be loved, accepted, cared about, touched in the most gentle way possible. Yes, yes to all of these, absolutely. Most of the time trying to escape from things they find too difficult to deal with. Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. or, the weight of the boat crash anniversary crushes ben, and he lets himself get lost in the comfort of his fiancs arms. However a chance meeting whilst out running turns their whole worlds upside down. You're not alone. summary: ben's tired of having to share callum. Alternative for the fire at the Mitchells. Instead of fighting to save the marriage Callum decides to move on. Ben shuts out the world on his wedding day, but there's one person he can't hide from. Thanks to anyone whos read so far . I have been planning this fan fiction for a while now, and I am so incredibly excited to show you whats in store for Albert Square this year. Typically, it means that the writer is going to use they / them pronouns. (6.8k words), happy fanfic writer appreciation day to every single writer in our extremely talented fandom . He was told something awful yesterday and did not want to face the world today. tip: buffy gen teen AND "no archive warnings apply". An AU where Callum, a sex worker, and Ben, a detective, join together to avenge their first loves. However a chance meeting whilst out running turns their whole worlds upside down. An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works her characterization is always bang on point and everything she writes is . But did he find out too late. archiveofourown.org Ballum Fanfiction missing dates Comments are apricated aiming for some cute soft Ballum dates ben x . Ben Mitchell isn't everyone's cuppa tea, in fact he's hardly anybody's, but Callum Highway sees something in him that others don't. On his first day on the job, a new colleague gives Callum a nickname to which Callum does not like. Of course, it also doesn't help that everybody in the building also seems to have a screw loose Jay wants to throw a surprise wedding for Lola and Ben isn't happy about it. he just wants to go to bed, not think about this wretched holiday, and maybe allow himself to wallow in self pity a little while he's at it. Set in May 2023. 616 9 1. rating: general audiences . An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works Please consider turning it on! We didn't end up seeing much of Jay's stag, but at least we got a bit of background Ballum and some partners-in-crime vibes, which I always love. Some mature language and scenes included :) He moved away from Walford to be away from his dad. Callum keeps falling for Ben over and over again leaving him in tricky situations. you can read all of watmcgregors fics here! With the trials they face, they will work to regain their friendship and become Heroes together. (feb 2023)Addressing bens intimacy issues because the show still hasn't! Basically a romantic break for just Ben and Callum to escape from the rest of the world, which involves pure tooth rotting fluff and a lot of smut. Ballum fan fiction part 1 404) Constant pandering to the Ballum & Sharon fandoms 405) Where has Bobby been lately? 1.1K Takers Personality Quiz. Post Jan 05, 2021 #190 2021 . However, Calllum recognises Mick and tries to help . i think theyre both still nervous, and we might see that played out again, but maybe the reason the nerves arent obvious now is because theyre just so comfortable around each other and i think thats beautiful!!! He looks over at him without moving more than a slight roll of his head toward him. 95 0 1. feel free to use any of these! You know, I'm sure someone at Eastenders has been reading Ballum fanfiction because that scene with Ben and Callum could have very easily have been written by a fan. . Callum and Ben in a world where Ben is in Prison and Callum is a guard. everyone in this fandom is insanely talented but i want to show some love to some favourites: @dingletragedy soph's writing is so beautiful and poetic and soft i love it. It means: Gender Neutral Reader! If you're struggling right now (like Ben), remember that it's OK not to be OK. There are people you can talk to. Now is the best time to join the adventure starting on chapter 68. 'Neither of us has been that way with someone in a while, and we're good mates. Organization for Transformative Works, A Version of the Truth - K8Jax83 - EastEnders (TV) [Archive of Our Own], New Parts to Play - K8Jax83 - EastEnders (TV) [Archive of Our Own], Crystal Blue Eyes. before he knows it, bens crash-landed his way into callums life, bringing secrets of his own. It made him fill loved, cherished and warm. Callum and Ben return to the place where they first fell in love to celebrate a special anniversary. Going back to the beginning 2019, Callum's still in the army, when he's injured in combat he needs help in his recovery and moves in with his brother and fianc Raine. heres a very small list of just some of my favourite fics that you should all read and reread again: rainbow flags and declarations by @mr-and-mr-mitchell. ~ . I mean it's not totally implausible, right? Written as a follow up to Playing the Part so may help to be familiar with that story, although it could be read as a stand alone. The explicit rating is there to cover those chapters depicting sexual content - while not frequent, these do exist where I feel Ballum's sexual relationship has something to add to their narrative. Will follow some timelines and characters but its about the attraction between two beautiful souls. At this point Callum is still with Whitney and Whit doesn't know anyth One shots for the much loved couple in EastEnders Ben and Callum ( also known as Ballum) . Will his strictly journey help him to find himself and work through the mess of his life? Callum held Ben close to him and caressed his hair. #EastEnders #Ballum #MentalHealthMatters. Ivy continued with the lightning as Holly began waving her wand in great loops. Will the white lie Callum tells, in the heat of the moment, about how and why they met, make a huge difference to the course of their relationship or will it be another thing that eventually catches up with him? 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